ASRock B860 Steel Legend WiFi
Key Features
Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
14+1+1+1+1 Phase Power Design, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+GT+SA
4 x DDR5 DIMMs
Supports Dual Channel, up to 8666+ (OC)
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
Graphics Output Options: 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort,
1 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
Realtek ALC1220 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec, Nahimic Audio
1 x Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4)
2 x Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)
1 x M.2 (PCIe Gen4x2)
4 x SATA3
1 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (Rear)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Rear)
8 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
7 x USB 2.0 (3 Rear, 4 Front)
Realtek 2.5G LAN
802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth
Supports Lite Release Design,
Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink
14+1+1 Power Phase Design
VCore with Dr.MOS design, delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU.
Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
It enables lightning-fast data transfer up to 40Gbps and connects versatile devices with a single Thunderbolt 4 cable.
Exclusive 20K Cap with 1000uF Capacitance
Featuring ASRocks exclusive 1000uF capacitor with 20,000 hrs lifespan, ensuring stable and ultimate performance.
Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink
Including a quick-release mechanism heatsink for effortless and toolless M.2 SSD installation.
Lite Release Design
Equipped with an enlarged latch for easy pressing, simplifying both the installation and removal of graphics cards.
M.2 Bottom Heatsink
Dissipate heat efficiently through the motherboard PCB, maximize performance while maintaining system stability.
Specification
Platform
ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
2oz Copper PCB
Unique Features
Superb Productivity
PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
Dual Channel DDR5
Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Port (40 Gb/s)
Rock-Solid Durability
14+1+1+1+1 Power Phase, 80A Dr.MOS for VCore+GT+SA with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors)
Ultrafast Connectivity
2.5G LAN, 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module
EZ Update
BIOS Flashback Button
ASRock Auto Driver Installer
EZ Troubleshooter
ASRock Post Status Checker
CPU
Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA1851)
Supports Intel Hybrid Technology
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
Supports Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)
Supports Intel Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT)
Integrated NPU for dedicated AI acceleration
Chipset
Intel B860
Memory
Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8666+(OC)
1DPC 1R Up to 8666+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz Natively.
1DPC 2R Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz Natively.
2DPC 1R Up to 6533+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively.
2DPC 2R Up to 5600+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively.
Supports Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0x
Expansion Slot
CPU:
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode
Chipset:
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x2 mode
1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and
Intel CNVio/CNVio2 (Integrated WiFi/BT)
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.
Intel Xe
LPG Graphics Architecture
1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz
1 x Intel Thunderbolt 4, supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz
Supports two 4K displays or one 8K display
Only the CPU's embedded graphics can be displayed through Thunderbolt ports. If you want to display to a Thunderbolt monitor, please use CPU models with embedded graphics.
Audio
7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec)
Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port
Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
Nahimic Audio
LAN
2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
Dragon RTL8125BG
Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
Visual User Friendly UI
Visual Network Usage Statistics
Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes
User Customized Priority Control
Wireless LAN
802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module
Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe
Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz with extended 6GHz band support
Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microsoft Windows 11. The availability will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update and software updates once available.
A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.
2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
Supports Bluetooth 5.3
Supports MU-MIMO
Supports Killer LAN Software
Supports Killer DoubleShot Pro
USB
CPU:
1 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (Rear)
Chipset:
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
8 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
7 x USB 2.0 (3 Rear, 4 Front)
All USB ports support ESD Protection
Rear Panel I/O
2 x Antenna Ports
1 x HDMI Port
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
1 x ThunderboltTM 4 Type-C Port (40 Gb/s for USB4 protocol; 40Gb/s for Thunderbolt protocol)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
3 x USB 2.0 Ports
1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
1 x BIOS Flashback Button
1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging
USB32_45 support Ultra USB Power.
Storage
CPU:
1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode
Chipset
1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
1 x M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x2 (32 Gb/s) mode
4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
Supports Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
RAID
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Connector
1 x Thermistor Cable Header
1 x SPI TPM Header
1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
1 x RGB LED Header
3 x Addressable LED Headers
2 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
5 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~5 and AIO_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W).
CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~5 and AIO_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
BIOS Feature
256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
Software and UEFI
Software
ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
ASRock Polychrome SYNC
UEFI
ASRock EZ Mode
ASRock Full HD UEFI
ASRock My Favorites in UEFI
ASRock Auto Driver Installer
ASRock Instant Flash
OS
Microsoft Windows OS 11 64-bit
Certifications
FCC, CE
ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
Accessories
2 x SATA Data Cables
2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
1 x Thermistor Cable
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